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Exclusive | New website tracks wait times for trendy NYC eateries — by paying locals to film diners in line

DamnLines.com uses apartment webcams to track restaurant wait lines in Manhattan.
The site is funded by Lucas Gordon and monitors four West Village venues so far.
Managers criticized the system for potentially inaccurate wait estimates.
Proponents say the service helps customers choose when to visit busy spots.
The project aims to predict wait times using a real-time queue model.
Critics say surveillance could affect business and privacy.
Four venues in the West Village are currently monitored.
John’s of Bleecker Street and L’Industrie Pizzeria are among tracked restaurants.
The site’s creator declined to comment further on the project.
The NY Post notes the project sparked privacy concerns among locals.

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